Lesson 7: Fighting back against unwanted spending

Advertisers rely on people spending money on things they don’t need or want. While some ads stick out like a sore thumb, others are like undercover agents. Their mission: convince you to buy, buy, buy. If you’re not aware of the sneakiest ads (social media, bank ads, and healthcare ads, to name a few), you risk buying things you don’t even want.

Why You Buy Things You Don't Want
Why Social Media Ads Are Irresistible
Beware of the Clearance Trap
Regaining Control
Test Your Knowledge
Next Steps